A review by saf_reads_b00k5
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I can't stop crying. After reading Shuggie Bain I knew this would be another heartbreaking book. Every single character is fleshed out and complicated that you can't help but sympathise with them, even the ones that do the most dreadful things. 

Douglas Stuart's beautiful, poetic and vivid writing is such a contrast to the violence and tragedy that surrounds the Hamilton family. You so desperately want them to catch a break, especially poor Mungo. 

Major trigger warnings throughout. 
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